Sri Lanka says India responds positively to fuel supply request
2026-03-12
Sri Lanka says India has responded positively to a request for assistance in securing fuel supplies if the ongoing tensionsContinue Reading
Former SriLankan CEO Arrested
2026-03-12
Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC)Continue Reading
Sri Lanka requests diesel from India
2026-03-12
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs said India is examining requests for diesel supply from neighbouring countries, including Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
Navy seizes 600kg heroin, ICE worth Rs.10bn with weapons off southern coast
2026-03-12
A multi-day fishing vessel intercepted by the Sri Lanka Navy in deep seas off the southern coast was found carryingContinue Reading
Two vessels with drugs and weapons brought to Dikowita harbour
2026-03-12
Two multi-day fishing vessels suspected of transporting narcotics and weapons in international waters south of Sri Lanka have been broughtContinue Reading
Trump says he asked generals why Iranian warship was sunk near Sri Lanka
2026-03-12
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he had questioned why the United States sank an Iranian warship nearContinue Reading
Not ‘a litre of oil’ to pass Strait of Hormuz, expect $200 price tag: Iran
2026-03-11
Iran has warned that no oil may pass through the Strait of Hormuz if attacks against the country continue, cautioningContinue Reading
Opposition Parties meet to ‘Protect Democracy’; No SJB
2026-03-11
Opposition party leaders met in Colombo today under the theme “Protecting Democracy, Rule of Law and the Sovereignty of theContinue Reading
Middle East War: 7 Key Points from President AKD on Impact to Sri Lanka
2026-03-11
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has warned that Sri Lanka is facing an external economic shock due to the ongoing warContinue Reading
Govt bearing costs for Iranian sailors’ remains on humanitarian grounds : Minister
2026-03-11
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has responded to claims by the opposition on the expenditure incurred related to the remains of theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Court orders bodies of 84 sailors to be handed over to Iran officials
2026-03-11
Galle Chief Magistrate Sameera Dodangoda today (11) directed the Director of Galle National Hospital to release the bodies of 84Continue Reading
Cabraal rejects claims he settled Rs. 1.84B Greek Bond case
2026-03-11
Former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal has rejected social media claims that he paid Rs. 1.84 billion in connectionContinue Reading
Former CID DIG Prasad Ranasinghe Arrested by Bribery Commission
2026-03-10
Former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Prasad Ranasinghe has been arrested by the Commission toContinue Reading
Fuel price hike aimed at avoiding bigger increases later: Official
2026-03-10
Managing Director of the Petroleum Storage Terminals Company, Mayura Netthikumara, said the recent fuel price increase was implemented to preventContinue Reading
CEB Engineers Union warn of workers rights risks in power sector reforms
2026-03-10
The Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers’ Union (CEBEU) has raised alarm over what it describes as a haphazard reform process inContinue Reading
Navy intercepts fishing vessel with suspected heroin, weapons
2026-03-10
The Sri Lankan Navy has intercepted a multi‑day fishing vessel in the deep seas south of Sri Lanka during aContinue Reading
Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon,’ predicts lower oil prices
2026-03-10
President Donald Trump on Monday said that the war against Iran will end “very soon,” and also said that oilContinue Reading
Gary Kirsten appointed as Sri Lanka Cricket Head Coach
2026-03-09
Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the appointment of former South African cricketer Gary Kirsten as the new head coach ofContinue Reading